Cheap Apartments for Rent in Athens, TX from $300 (57 Rentals)

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Lake Ridge
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Ridge

201 Flat Creek RdAthens, TX 75752
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Victoria Place
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Victoria Place

900 Barbara StAthens, TX 75751
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Athens Townhomes
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Athens Townhomes

215 Wood StAthens, TX 75751

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The Summit
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Summit

2100 State Highway 31 EAthens, TX 75751
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Deer Park
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Deer Park

610 Wood StAthens, TX 75751
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Manor Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Manor Terrace

300 Lila LnAthens, TX 75751

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Hollytree Apartments
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$845 - $1,805
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Hollytree Apartments

6100 Hollytree DrTyler, TX 75703
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The Woodlands
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Woodlands

400 Old Grande BlvdTyler, TX 75703
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Athens, TX Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Athens, TX

Pricing Updated: 06/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Athens, TX area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Athens Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Athens$1,462$82023

Cheapest Available Athens Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Athens, TX is a 1 Bed unit found at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro priced from $377. Hazelwood Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Athens apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Abbington Hill of Brownsboro1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$377
Hazelwood Apartment HomesS1Studio,1BA$780
Marabella Apartment HomesA121BR,1BA$785
Athens ReserveA2Studio,1BA$820
Hollytree ApartmentsAdair1BR,1BA$845
North Loop Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$850
Arbors On Chimney RockA21BR,1BA$859
Town Village South ApartmentsThe Pine1BR,1BA$885
Finley Apartment HomesA2a1BR,1BA$899
Quail CreekBungalow1BR,1BA$904

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Athens, TX and Nearby

As of June 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Athens area is the $1.16 price per square foot Three Bedroom/ Two Bath Model at Lake Park Duplexes in the in the Downtown neighborhood starting from $1,625. The second greatest value Athens apartment is the 3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted) Model at Southwest Pines starting at $1,346 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Downtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Athens apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Lake Park DuplexesThree Bedroom/ Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.16
Southwest Pines3 Bed, 2 Bath (60% Income Restricted)3BR,2BA$1.16
The Parker ApartmentsB22BR,2BA$1.01
StoneLeaf at EustaceB12BR,2BA$1.03
SilverLeaf Apartments at Gun Barrel CityB12BR,1BA$1.10
Brookhollow Tyler Apartments2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.25
Townview - AthensRenovated Unit2BR,1BA$1.27
North Loop ApartmentsRenovated 2 Bed / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.27
Finley Apartment HomesA21BR,1BA$1.25
Abbington Hill of Brownsboro1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$0.54

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Athens Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Athens?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Athens is at Hazelwood Apartment Homes listed at $780.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Athens Apartment is $377 at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Athens Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Athens is starting from $457 at Abbington Hill of Brownsboro.

What is the most affordable Athens Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Athens Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Southwest Pines and starts from $1,346.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

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I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.